The finale of Miss Arkansas USA 2023 was held on 30th April 2023 at ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center, Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States where Mackenzie Hinderberger was crowned the new queen and became the official representative of Arkansas at Miss USA 2023.

On winning the state crown, Mackenzie took to her official social media as she wrote, “4 years in the making… Arkansas, we’re going to Miss USA! Officially signing on & reporting for duty! It is such an honor and privilege to wear this state across my chest. Longer post to come but right now, all glory to God. His timing is ALWAYS perfect.”

Also at the end of the event finale, Sydney Johnson was adjudged as the first runner-up while Sydney Wendfeldt, Tori Stanley and Kylee Jo Braley were adjudged as the second, third and fourth runners-up respectively.

A number of special awards were also presented at finale – Miss Congeniality was awarded to Tori Stanley, Miss Photogenic went to Sydney Johnson, Best in Swimsuit was awarded to Sydney Johnson, Best in Evening Gown went to Mackenzie Hinderberger while Best in Interview was awarded to Tori Stanley.

Along with the winner, Mackenzie Scott was crowned Miss Arkansas Teen USA 2023 as she became the official representative of Arkansas at Miss Teen USA 2023. Jewelia Reece, Maddox White, Sarah Lomax and Addie Rose Castleberry were adjudged as the first, second, third and fourth runners-up respectively.

Congratulations!